72 hours ago Noneck was live streaming on Qik as 28 American and Canadian protesters in China demonstrated against China’s occupation of Tibet. Then they were all deported. Credit cards swiped by Chinese officials, they were booked on a return flight to Newark.

The video of above of obnoxious North American students protesting something occurring thousands of miles away from their literal and cultural home is somewhat entertaining, but it’s mostly irritating. The Chinese officials appear to have shown considerable restraint, at least considering their history of jailing real protesters who actually deserve respect for standing up for something while having something to lose.

The apparent arrogance of these “protestors” notwithstanding this is not be the first time live streaming will be used to capture an event which the Mainstream Media either has no access to or ignores. Independent producers broadcasting live online will continue to play a larger role in media as a whole.